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Another urgent product recall from Coles and IGA

A range of South Australian alfalfa sprouts has been recalled after eight people contracted salmonella in the past month. <p style="margin-top: 0cm; background: white; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">The Sunshine Sprouts, sold at Coles, Foodland, IGA and greengrocers, have been voluntary recalled. <p style="margin-top: 0cm; background: white; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">SA Health acting executive director Chris Lease said 116 alfalfa products had been sampled after the reports and salmonella was present in three samples. <p style="margin-top: 0cm; background: white; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">“A number of Sunshine Sprouts alfalfa sprouts products have already been voluntarily recalled and we are advising anyone who has purchased the affected products not to eat them, and to return them to the place of purchase for a refund, or throw them away,” Dr Lease said. <p style="margin-top: 0cm; background: white; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">“In cases of salmonella a common food source is not often identified, however testing of retail product confirmed its presence in a variety of alfalfa sprout products. <p style="margin-top: 0cm; background: white; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; orphans: 2; text-align: center; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;"><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.53846153846155px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7820737/1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/009060668da34365afcdcd23ce6e9e64" /> <p style="margin-top: 0cm; background: white; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">“We are working closely with the producer and suppliers while we continue to investigate.” <p style="margin-top: 0cm; background: white; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">The products recalled include alfalfa sprouts with broccoli, garlic, mustard, onion, radish and the gourmet pack. <p style="margin-top: 0cm; background: white; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">Symptoms of salmonella can occur between six to 72 hours after ingestion and include fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, cramps and headaches. <p style="margin-top: 0cm; background: white; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">Symptoms can last for up to seven days.

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“I’m so sorry I did it”: Denise Drysdale opens up about that brussels sprout incident

Denise Drysdale has opened up about the continuing fallout from that brussels sprout incident last Christmas, where she lobbed a few of greens in the direction of fellow Studio 10 co-host at the time, Ita Buttrose. "We were supposed to tape the Christmas song for Studio 10," Denise says in an exclusive interview with <a href="https://www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/tv/ita-buttrose-denise-drysdale-brussel-sprout-47918">The Australian Women's Weekly</a>. "I had to get up at four in the morning to get there because I had to fly down from where I live in Queensland." She adds: "We'd been out at a skating rink to film a segment and then we went to this beautiful pub where they put on a lunch, the full roast turkey and the whole catastrophe. "There we were, singing along with the song – and I had a couple of champagnes. I didn't have to drive. I was in a jovial sort of mood and I threw a brussels sprout at Ita. I lobbed it up and over the table at her and it hit her on the chest." The 69-year-old two-time Gold Logie winner reiterates she meant no disrespect to Ita. "The upshot is that she thought I disrespected her but I didn't and I don't. I am so sorry I did it. If I'd known it was going to cause so much trouble I wouldn't have done it. I just didn't think. But that's me all over. It's nothing that I haven't done before. That's why people like me. They look at me and think, "She's a bit of whacker'. And I am. I'm a bit of a ratbag,” she says. Things between Ita and Denise turned sour when <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/2018/04/ita-buttrose-explains-her-sudden-departure-from-studio-10/">Ita suddenly left Studio 10 last month</a>. <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/2018/04/studio-10-feud-denise-drysdale-finally-speaks-out-after-ita-buttrose-farewell/">Denise was noticeably quiet</a> during Ita’s last show on Studio 10, which she attributed to the emotions stirred by ANZAC Day. However, Denise’s comments on radio once again stirred rumours of a feud between the two. <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/2018/04/ita-buttrose-responds-to-denise-drysdale/">Ita responded</a> the next day with a pointed jab: “If it weren’t for me, Denise wouldn’t have the job at all” The full interview with Denise Drysalde is in the May issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly.

Guide to growing sprouts

Sprouts are easy to grow and are a great way to add essential vitamins and enzymes to your diet. Sprouts offer a range of great tastes as you can serve them raw or steam some such as lentils, soybeans and chickpeas. <a href="https://shop.oversixty.com.au/collections/gardening/products/kitchen-seed-sprouting-kit?utm_source=Over60&utm_medium=in-article-link-kitchen-seed-sprouting-kit&utm_campaign=Over60Shop&utm_content=kitchen-seed-sprouting-kit" target="_blank">Growing sprouts</a> is also very economical as they can multiply by up to 15 times their weight. Here is how you can easily grow them. How to grow them Spouts can be produced all year round but the best weather for germination is between 20°C - 28°C. You can grow spouts in trays, jars or sprouting bags. <a href="https://shop.oversixty.com.au/collections/gardening/products/kitchen-seed-sprouting-kit?utm_source=Over60&utm_medium=in-article-link-kitchen-seed-sprouting-kit&utm_campaign=Over60Shop&utm_content=kitchen-seed-sprouting-kit" target="_blank">Multi-tiered speed sprouting trays</a> create the perfect growing conditions and take up minimal space in your kitchen. All you need to add to the kitchen <a href="https://shop.oversixty.com.au/collections/gardening/products/kitchen-seed-sprouting-kit?utm_source=Over60&utm_medium=in-article-link-kitchen-seed-sprouting-kit&utm_campaign=Over60Shop&utm_content=kitchen-seed-sprouting-kit" target="_blank">seed spouting kit</a> is water and seeds. 1. Spread about 1 tablespoon of seeds in one or more of the four clear plastic trays. 2. Stack the clear trays on top of the bottom tray and pour enough water into the top tray to cover the outlet 3. This will commence the syphoning action and water will drain down through each of the trays and outlets 4. Once the water has drained, empty any excess water from the bottom tray. The water that stays in the clear trays is enough to provide the necessary humidity for successful seed germination. Water in this way at least 2-3 times each day. Once your sprouts you are ready you can store them in the fridge. Before you put them in the fridge, drain them and put them in a container that breathes. Do you grow sprouts? Let us know in the comments below. To find your garden essentials, including the seed sprouting kit mentioned above, <a href="https://shop.oversixty.com.au/?utm_source=over60&utm_campaign=Over60Shop&utm_medium=in-article-link-gardening&utm_content=over60-shop" target="_blank">head to the Over60 Shop</a> for high-quality offerings. <a href="https://shop.oversixty.com.au/collections/gardening?utm_source=Over60&utm_medium=in-article-banner-gardening&utm_campaign=Over60Shop&utm_content=over60-shop" target="_blank"><img src="http://media.oversixty.com.au/images/EditorialAddon/201706_Shopnow_EditorialAddon_468x60_Gardening.jpg" alt="Over60 Shop - Gardening Range"/></a>

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Michelle Bridges’ lemon pepper squid with sprouts and peas

This has got to be one of the easiest meals around. Plus it has peas, fresh seafood and three kinds of sprouts – your body will thank you. Serves: 4 Ingredients: <ul> <li>Finely grated zest and juice of 1 large lemon</li> <li>1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper</li> <li>500g cleaned baby squid, scored</li> <li>200g mixed crunchy sprouts</li> <li>1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts</li> <li>200 g Brussels sprouts, finely sliced into rounds</li> <li>1/2 cup frozen baby peas, at room temperature</li> <li>1 tablespoon avocado oil</li> </ul> Method: <ol> <li>Place the lemon zest, pepper and squid in a bowl, season to taste with salt and toss until well combined.</li> <li>Combine the sprouts, Brussels sprouts, peas, oil and lemon juice in a bowl and season to taste. Set aside.</li> <li>Heat a large chargrill pan over high heat.</li> <li>Add the squid and cook for two minutes, turning occasionally, until just tender and light golden.</li> <li>Divide the sprout salad among four plates, top with the squid and serve warm.</li> </ol> <img width="175" height="237" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/35086/image__175x237.jpg" alt="Image_ (167)" style="float: right;"/>Recipe courtesy of Food for Life by Michelle Bridges is published by Macmillan Australia, RRP $39.99. Available from <a href="https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/food-for-life-by-michelle-bridges-9781925480023/%23.WHQWyVN97IU" target="_blank">Dymocks</a>. Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</a>.

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Brussels sprouts with ham and caramelised onions

You would never think this dish would be so tasty with Brussel sprouts in it – but it is! To entice people who hate Brussel sprouts, upgrade them with ham and caramelised onion. Serves: 4 Ingredients: <ul> <li>50g of country ham, thinly sliced</li> <li>2 tablespoons olive oil, divided</li> <li>500g fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved</li> <li>500g brown onions, thinly sliced</li> <li>2 tablespoons honey</li> <li>Salt and pepper to season</li> </ul> Method: 1. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a fry pan over medium heat. Sauté ham for three minutes or until crisp. Remove from pain and drain on paper towel. 2. Add Brussel sprouts to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for seven minutes or until lightly browned. Season with salt and transfer sprouts to a bowl. Wipe pan clean. 3. Heat remaining one tablespoon of oil in pan. Add onions and cook for 10 minutes or until caramelised and tender. Stir in honey and season with salt and pepper. 4. Add Brussel sprouts back in pan and mix well for one to two minutes or until thoroughly heated. Top with ham. Serve.

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